To hit the jackpot
To achieve a great success or to win a large sum of money unexpectedly.
A sure thing
Something that is certain to happen or succeed; a bet that is almost guaranteed to win.
To be on a roll
To be experiencing a prolonged period of success or good luck. This can be used in gambling when a person is winning multiple times in a row, or in other areas
To have a poker face
To show no emotion or intention, especially when it would reveal a weakness or an advantage
To have a good hand
To be in a favorable position with a strong set of advantages.
To go all in
To commit all of your resources to a single effort or endeavor.
To call someone's bluff
To challenge someone to prove that their claims are true, believing that they are lying or exaggerating.
To ante up
To pay one's share of money, especially in a game or to cover a cost. The term comes from poker, where players must place a minimum bet, or "ante," to participa
To have an ace up your sleeve
To have a secret advantage or a powerful resource that you can use when needed.
To double down
To increase your commitment or effort in a situation that is already risky.
To stack the deck
To unfairly manipulate a situation to your own advantage.
To play your cards close to your chest
To be secretive and not reveal your plans or intentions to others.
To bet on a long shot
To wager on something with a very low probability of winning but a high potential payout.
To hold all the aces
To be in a very strong or dominant position.
To play for high stakes
To be involved in a situation where the potential outcomes, both good and bad, are very significant.
To play with house money
To gamble with money that has been won, rather than with your original stake. This phrase is used to describe a feeling of being less concerned about losing bec
The ball is in your court
It is your turn to take action or to make the next decision.
To hedge your bets
To reduce your risk of loss by making multiple bets or investments, often on opposing outcomes.
To show your hand
To reveal your intentions, plans, or advantages to others.
All bets are off
A situation has changed so much that any previous agreements or predictions are no longer valid.
When the chips are down
In a difficult or crucial situation; when things are at their worst.
To be a wild card
To be an unpredictable factor or a person whose actions are difficult to foresee.
A dark horse
An underdog or a competitor who is not expected to win but who could surprise everyone.
To push your luck
To take a risk and continue to do something that has been successful, even though it's likely to fail or have a negative outcome if you keep going. This is ofte